Happy Valentine’s Day Foodtopia fans! With Valentine’s just a day a way, you may be scrambling to find the perfect way to celebrate here in downtown Asheville. Lucky for us, there are plenty of fun and delicious events happening all around town tomorrow. Check out our blog below for unique ideas for the perfect Valentine’s Day in Foodtopia!
Celebrate with delicious food and live music at Zambra;Asheville’s most romantic restaurant!
Zambra Tapas and Wine Bar will be serving up their inventive farm fresh fare alongside live jazz music all night long! Being voted the most romantic restaurant in town, it may be hard to get a table on this iconic occasion- so be sure to check out their February line up of live jazz so you can keep the fun times rolling all month long!
Enjoy a romantic 3-course meal at Isa’s Bistro
Isa’s Bistro will be offering a prix fixe menu perfect for celebrating that special someone. It will be available starting Thursday, February 14 – Sunday, February 17. The 3 course meal will include choices such as Oysters Casino and Filet Mignon with truffle mash. The full menu can be viewed here and reservations are highly recommended!
Romance: Brought To You By Books and Bubbles
Are you looking for a unique location for a special date this year? Or perhaps you plan on popping the question this Valentine’s Day?
Battery Park Book exchange has the perfect atmosphere to treat your special valentine to an evening they won’t forget! Make it a truly memorable night by having a bottle of their finest bubbles and decadent truffles awaiting your arrival. They can also arrange to have flowers for the table, cheese boards, small cakes, etc. and customize your experience the way you want.
Of course, live jazz from 6pm – 8pm by Loco Enamorado (Crazy In Love) to set the mood.
Valentines Sip & Play at Rustic Grape Wine Bar
Attention Couples, Singles, Besties…this night is for you!! Bring your besties to the RG on Valentine’s day for an eve of wine, fun and food. The evening will start with a blind wine, cheese and chocolate tasting at 6:00, then move on to a rousing game of wino bingo. There will be plenty of drink and food specials including house made flatbreads for dinner and naughty themed wine cocktails.
$15 gets you a seat at the blind tasting, which starts at 6pm so arrive early! Wino Bingo, Wine Opoly and other board games start at 7pm everyone welcome! Open 4-10pm
Of course you can’t have Valentine’s Day without Chocolate…
And lucky for us, downtown has got plenty of delicious options! Swing by Asheville Chocolate for their pink peppercorn or raspberry truffles. Or head to French Broad chocolates for a taste of their aphrodisiac collection- which includes tantalizing flavors such as Cosmic Love Potion and Strawberries and Bubbly.
Have a romantic night in catered by 67 Biltmore
Looking for a fabulous way to fool your sweetie into thinking you cooked a delicious Valentine’s Day dinner? Give 67 Biltmore a call to place your order for the Valentine’s Day Pickup. Everything will be available on the 14th at 2pm with reheating instructions.
Try something new at Addissae Ethiopian restaurant
Our friends at Addissae Ethiopian are getting in the mood with this adorable heart-shaped injera and an offer of a free glass of bubbles with any entree purchase!
Shake it all off with a late night dance party at Aux Bar
Valentines evening DJ Lil Meow Meow will be spinning your favorite R&B and Rap jams No cover. Party at Aux from 10pm-2am.
Have an Edible Valentine’s Adventure!
Join Eating Asheville with your sweetie as we explore all the culinary delights that downtown Asheville has to offer. We are offering our High Roller tour this Valentine’s Day; which includes delicious food tastings at several fine dining Asheville establishments, wine and drink pairings and of course chocolate! There are only a few spots left for tomorrow’s tour- so be sure to snag your tickets ASAP on our website here.
Cheers Asheville and Happy Valentine’s Day!!